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A drop that saves eyesight in infants https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/drop-saves-eyesight-infants Research shows that eye drops containing cortisone can prevent the development of the very serious eye disease ROP in infants. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:41 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter be857aba-78d7-40bf-8281-92ef7bb40444
Industrial policy crucial for the continued development of green steel https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/industrial-policy-crucial-continued-development-green-steel Sweden's investments in climate-friendly green steel are a potential driving force for both European competitiveness and energy independence. However, without a sustainable,… Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:45:16 +0100 Jonas Andersson 111bf476-2156-430f-83fb-81274637bdea
Large forest fire emissions are hidden underground https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-forest-fire-emissions-are-hidden-underground Researchers at Lund University have produced the most detailed map of carbon emissions from Swedish forest fires to date. The results show that the largest emissions occur below… Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:31:13 +0100 Johan Joelsson 6ea9f8d3-3ebb-44a1-a2a8-78ef0f47045c
New research identifies potential treatment target in fatty liver disease https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-identifies-potential-treatment-target-fatty-liver-disease Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) can cause more serious liver conditions, such as liver failure. A new study, led by Lund University in Sweden,… Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:53:59 +0100 Petra Olsson ce693b4a-db49-487f-ab10-7e89a4811202
Lipid molecules reorganise at drying interfaces https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lipid-molecules-reorganise-drying-interfaces Minor changes in moisture level can promote lipid molecules to reorganise themselves in biomaterial or biomembranes. This can affect how the skin, lungs and tear film protect us… Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0100
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One‑eyed creature gave rise to our modern eyes https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/one-eyed-creature-gave-rise-our-modern-eyes There is a tiny cyclops among your oldest ancestors, and humans share these remarkable ancestral roots with all other vertebrates. This according to new, surprising research on… Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:57:36 +0100 Lena Björk Blixt 1f5f988f-cfb1-45c5-988d-76132a95e298
A genetic brake that forms our muscles https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/genetic-brake-forms-our-muscles In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the body’s capability to form new blood vessels in muscles – a… Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:24 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter 88010e69-df45-4f8d-a7fe-356d3d9db6be
New Lund model aims to shorten the path to life-saving cell and gene therapies https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-lund-model-aims-shorten-path-life-saving-cell-and-gene-therapies Despite groundbreaking research, many cell and gene therapies do not make it all the way to the patients. Researchers and clinicians in Lund have now presented a new model for… Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:04:14 +0100 Tove Smeds 9ef3b5c0-2103-4efd-969d-e01366e79310
Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbon https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/recycling-strategies-fungi-can-affect-how-forests-store-carbon Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage… Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:22:15 +0100 Johan Joelsson 948c84ae-5e23-4e99-bc79-0bee55d133aa
Climate-friendly diet yielded unexpectedly strong nutritional outcomes https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomes That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly… Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:38:50 +0100 Sara Håkansson 2ff5682b-ac4a-4fc2-a53a-4c775ec7d757
How we write can reveal lies – new research could be a tool for the judicial system https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-we-write-can-reveal-lies-new-research-could-be-tool-judicial-system Efforts to understand whether someone is lying often focus on how the person talks. New research suggests it could be promising to also examine how someone writes. This is… Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:56:54 +0100 Gisela Lindberg df5d4e01-5ad2-4b01-86a9-65070913d277
Aggressive brain tumours build protective “sugar shield” to survive extreme stress https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/aggressive-brain-tumours-build-protective-sugar-shield-survive-extreme-stress For the first time, researchers have identified a previously unrecognized metabolic defence mechanism in aggressive brain tumours: a sugar-rich shield that surrounds tumour cells… Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:41:33 +0100 Tove Smeds 77362b96-01ad-425c-8bc5-20db297d80e7
Climate anxiety: Advice and misconceptions https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-anxiety-advice-and-misconceptions Many people feel anxious about climate change and other trends in the world around us. However, there are constructive ways to cope with one’s emotions. Researcher Marlis… Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:54:05 +0100 Kristina Lindgärde 22e2b39a-fc31-4cbe-a041-e33d1d821bc6
Total number of applicants for Vice-Chancellor revealed https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/total-number-applicants-vice-chancellor-revealed When the application deadline for the position passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:42:34 +0100 Johanna Sandahl 34c76519-9834-4258-bcea-2cad91d82ba4
Researchers create AI animals that simulate the evolution of vision https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-create-ai-animals-simulate-evolution-vision A research team has created artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision from scratch – from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. This… Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:49:32 +0100 Johan Joelsson 9b34b28d-838a-4d31-9a9e-8ec9da4c51d1
Unprecedented interest in Lund University’s international recruitment https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unprecedented-interest-lund-universitys-international-recruitment The original total of 25 positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:45:25 +0100 Sanna Trygg 0308ad4e-a783-4ef8-b45f-72504347dfad
AI support in breast cancer screening: Fewer missed cancer cases https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-support-breast-cancer-screening-fewer-missed-cancer-cases There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive. The final results from Lund… Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:25 +0100 Erika Svantesson 599d1c97-561e-4d43-8504-51c6d60ca172
Caesarean sections for sale https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/caesarean-sections-sale In a recently published review article from Lund University researchers have analysed the incidence of caesarean sections in different European countries. The results show that… Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:44:34 +0100 Katrin Ståhl bb0a49de-9587-4ff2-a1b8-160a10589c7b
Lund University ranked number one in the Nordic region https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-number-one-nordic-region Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe's leading universities and ranks the highest among the Nordic universities in the QS World University Rankings… Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0100 Annika Henning 74eac0eb-16f6-41a6-9be4-c39fce9c4ef8
Health benefits if cities are densified in the right way https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/health-benefits-if-cities-are-densified-right-way It is not easy to be an urban planner. Cities must be built more densely because surrounding agricultural land and nature must be protected – while at the same time health… Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:26:44 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter db5c106f-9cb4-4914-abf4-c567f74aaa08
How your lifestyle can affect your risk of dementia https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-your-lifestyle-can-affect-your-risk-dementia Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we potentially can influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund… Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:11:46 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter 5bdeaa61-d45a-4bcb-91ec-9dc3c4a2aa1a
“Hulk lizard” knocks out ancient colour palette https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hulk-lizard-knocks-out-ancient-colour-palette A myriad of colours that survived millions of years of evolution have disappeared in a short period of time. The culprit? A bright green, aggressive, and sexually dominant wall… Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:58:25 +0100 Johan Joelsson fd058dd4-0a29-4275-82f8-34b5a4d9f8ef
Artist takes up residency at MAX IV https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/artist-takes-residency-max-iv For six months, artist Jennifer Rainsford will be exploring MAX IV – one of the world’s largest research laboratories for synchrotron light. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:04:37 +0100
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“Recipe book” for reprogramming immune cells https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/recipe-book-reprogramming-immune-cells In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the “recipe” for the transformation. Researchers at Lund… Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:26:05 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter 50a7868e-6ee1-4442-86b9-412d0fcbbbb7
Lund wins the John Molson MBA International Case Competition https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-wins-john-molson-mba-international-case-competition Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious… Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:09:03 +0100
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Hundreds of students from around the world arriving in Lund https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hundreds-students-around-world-arriving-lund On January 12, around 700 international students will arrive at Lund University during Arrival Day for the spring semester. A packed welcome programme awaits – this year with a… Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:58:53 +0100
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Researchers create cells that help the brain keep its cool https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-create-cells-help-brain-keep-its-cool Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as… Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:37:52 +0100 Tove Smeds bd9533b0-e0ed-46ea-bc8e-5520423cb364
Machine learning drives drug repurposing for neuroblastoma https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/machine-learning-drives-drug-repurposing-neuroblastoma Using machine learning and a large volume of data on genes and existing drugs, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a combination of statins and phenothiazines… Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:49:23 +0100 Erika Svantesson 5e9873e0-3e2c-4340-b1c0-10f84af93b75
Historically high food prices made us eat less fruit and vegetables https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/historically-high-food-prices-made-us-eat-less-fruit-and-vegetables During 2022-2023, food prices in Sweden rose by 25 per cent. But it wasn't just household budgets that were hit hard by the price increases. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:06 +0100 Amanda Lindström 57839c86-2687-4470-ba13-c2ffb5283600
Capturing the moment a cell shuts the door on free radicals https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/capturing-moment-cell-shuts-door-free-radicals For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals – small oxygen molecules that are sometimes needed, but that can also damage our… Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:07:36 +0100 Tove Smeds b02b3619-2dde-44aa-9298-443d3c2807d5
The development of Science Village remains important to the University https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/development-science-village-remains-important-university The Board of the Faculty of Science has decided, given current conditions, to reject stage two of Science Village, while the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) has approved it. The… Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100
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Danish Queen named as Honorary Fellow https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/danish-queen-named-honorary-fellow Lund University will appoint Queen Margrethe of Denmark as an Honorary Fellow at the University’s annual academic ceremony in January. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:31:33 +0100
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Elegant solution for measuring ultrashort laser pulses discovered https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/elegant-solution-measuring-ultrashort-laser-pulses-discovered Ultrashort laser pulses - that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second -have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this, their… Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:41:28 +0100
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Full-fat cheese linked to a lower risk of dementia https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/full-fat-cheese-linked-lower-risk-dementia Eating cheese and cream with a high fat content may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. This is shown by a new large-scale study from Lund University. The… Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:30:33 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter 47fff484-1e60-4e4d-916d-33de3d1b44b1
How to reduce the risk of lymphedema https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-reduce-risk-lymphedema Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can persist long after cancer treatment has finished. Researchers at Lund University… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:03:30 +0100 Åsa Hansdotter 5e555ebe-33bd-47fc-8796-de4bcfbb85d5
Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls – questionnaire reveals risk of iron deficiency https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/heavy-menstruation-common-among-teenage-girls-questionnaire-reveals-risk-iron-deficiency More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40 per cent had an iron deficiency. The research, led from Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:34:45 +0100 Tove Smeds 2fbcbe48-71b3-47c2-bbd5-274128d72ed9
Lund University’s requirements when recruiting a Vice-Chancellor https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-universitys-requirements-when-recruiting-vice-chancellor A decisive, visionary leader with the ability to safeguard academic freedom. These are some of the requirements when Lund University recruits the University’s 163rd Vice-… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:58:01 +0100 Sanna Trygg 861bca50-a06a-4ec0-a6b6-36b0691233ce
The university – a thousand-year-old institution that must defend its freedom https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/university-thousand-year-old-institution-must-defend-its-freedom The institution of the university as we know it today emerged during the Middle Ages and has survived shifts in forms of government and economic systems, wars and periods of… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:33:53 +0100
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Contaminated bathing water easier to detect https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/contaminated-bathing-water-easier-detect Urbanisation and a warmer climate means that more people want to swim in canals, harbours, and urban beaches. However, this means that they may swimming close to where treated… Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:09:22 +0100
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Why we accept Santa’s traditional masculinity https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-we-accept-santas-traditional-masculinity Through the years, most gender norms have been challenged or changed in modern society. Yet each Christmas, a strikingly similar image of Santa Claus appears in the media and in… Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:47:11 +0100
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Can Europeans still dream about a white Christmas? https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/can-europeans-still-dream-about-white-christmas Given the current warming climate, many of us have wondered if snow around Christmas time is slowly becoming a thing of the past. We asked Alex Vermeulen, Director of the ICOS… Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:31:32 +0100
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Blood test reveals prognosis after cardiac arrest https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-reveals-prognosis-after-cardiac-arrest A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:55:10 +0100 Tove Smeds 13fb7537-0107-4957-b8f4-b7c011100daa
New technology reveals migratory birds’ stunning precision in flight https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-technology-reveals-migratory-birds-stunning-precision-flight Red-backed shrikes fly thousands of kilometres to reach Africa – and they do so with astonishing precision. Aided by new technology, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have… Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:14:52 +0100
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Fingerprint of ancient seafarer found on Scandinavia’s oldest plank boat https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fingerprint-ancient-seafarer-found-scandinavias-oldest-plank-boat A fingerprint has been found in the tars used to build the oldest known wooden plank boat in Scandinavia, which provides a direct link to the seaborne raiders who used the boat… Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:00:04 +0100
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Honeybees crowd out bumblebees - even on flower-rich heathlands https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honeybees-crowd-out-bumblebees-even-flower-rich-heathlands When the late summer sun falls over Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains, the slopes turn purple with blooming heather. Honeybees are moved to the heathlands for the sought-after heather… Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:31:46 +0100
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Three Lund University researchers awarded major EU grant https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/three-lund-university-researchers-awarded-major-eu-grant The evolution of eyesight, how not to disrupt animal flight, and immunotherapies in cancer treatment. Biologists Michael Bok and Cecilia Nilsson, along with medical researcher… Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:07 +0100
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Rare copy of Copernicus book found at Lund University https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/rare-copy-copernicus-book-found-lund-university A rare discovery of the book De revolutionibus orbium coelestium by astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus has been made at the Lund University Library in Sweden. The book had seemingly… Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:07 +0100
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Conference on breaking barriers to climate solutions https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conference-breaking-barriers-climate-solutions Climate solutions exist – so why isn’t more happening? On 9 December, researchers from University of Cambridge and Lund University will gather in Lund and online to try to find… Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:35:38 +0100
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New study challenges the idea of humans as innately nature-loving https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-challenges-idea-humans-innately-nature-loving Nature is a source of well-being and recovery for many people. However, research shows that there is also a growing number of individuals who experience negative emotions, such as… Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:35:14 +0100
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Harmful exposure in metal recycling https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/harmful-exposure-metal-recycling The metal recycling industry is growing, not least due to the use of metals in green energy electronic components. Researchers at Lund University have examined the inhaled air of… Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:26:10 +0100 Erika Svantesson a86f8779-71ae-436b-a274-24bbc5fbfb10